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Create visual design components for digital media

Create visual design components for digital media

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTDMT401
State Code
AUT72
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
020115 - Computer Graphics
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create visual design components for interactive media, using industry-standard authoring tools.It applies to individuals working in digital media, under the direction of industry standards and supervision, who are responsible for producing visual design components for digital media.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify commonly used visual design components for games and interactive media
  • 1.1 Obtain the project brief and documents
  • 1.2 Identify the features of the visual design components for interactive media
  • 1.3 Discuss the design considerations for designing an interactive visual design component
2. Identify the graphics software packages used for visual design
  • 2.1 Identify and review the range of industry-standard graphics software available
  • 2.2 Assess the software related to the visual design component requirements
  • 2.3 Discuss the technical specifications for rendering and editing processes
  • 2.4 Select the graphics software package
3. Use graphics software
  • 3.1 Run the graphics software and become familiar with the interface
  • 3.2 Create new files and organise a file structure
  • 3.3 Learn the required tools and features used to create visual design components
4. Create the visual design components for an interactive media
  • 4.1 Design the visual components of a basic graphical user interface (GUI) for interactive media
  • 4.2 Consider the interactive elements of GUI
  • 4.3 Document the design
  • 4.4 Use graphics software to create visual design components to be used for GUI
5. Evaluate the implementation
  • 5.1 Demonstrate the implementation to relevant personnel
  • 5.2 Evaluate the usability of design components
  • 5.3 Reflect on possible changes to improve the visual design and interactivity of components
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7782 ICADMT401A Create visual design components for digital media Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBU82 ICTDMT404 Create visual design components for digital media Unit of competency